阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
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The Lion KingMusical: The stage adaptation of the Disney film taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity(成熟).
Place: Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London
Telephone: 0870 243 9000
Date: Friday, 18 Nov. 2015
Ticket price: £37.5
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OliverMusical: Dickens’ story of a boy in a London workhouse and his adventures on the way to his family. The songs include “Food glorious food”, “You’ve got to pick a pocket or two”, “Who will buy this wonderful morning”, “I am reviewing the situation” and “Consider yourself at home.”
Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London
Telephone: 020 7494 5061
Date: Thursday, 17 Nov. 2015
Ticket price: £25, but now save 20%
◆ Jersey Boys
Musical: It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four seasons: the blue-collar kids from New Jersey formed a singing group and became famous. The musical features many of the group’s popular songs such as “Big girls don’t cry”, “Oh, what a night” and “Can’t take my eyes off you”.
Place: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London
Telephone: 0870 850 9191
Date: Saturday, 19 Nov. 2015
Ticket price: £22.5
◆ Alls Well That Ends Well
Play: A romantic story. Helena, daughter of a poor physician, loves Bertram, son of a Countess(女伯爵).
Place: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Park Street, London
Telephone: 020 7401 9919
Date: Sunday, 20 Nov, 2015
Ticket price: £40.5
1. If Mary is available on Friday, which of the following should she call to buy a ticket?
A.0870 850 9191 | B.020 7494 5061 |
C.0870 243 9000 | D.020 7401 9919 |
2. If you want to buy a ticket at a discount, you should go to ________.
A.Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre |
B.Lyceum Theatre |
C.Prince Edward Theatre |
D.Theatre Royal |
3. What is the main purpose of the text?
A.To show the importance of Whatsonstage.com |
B.To give some information about the performing arts. |
C.To introduce some famous English theatres. |
D.To teach readers how to use the online guide. |